1968 Map of Dead Indian Spring

About this map

The arid drainage patterns of the Blackfeet Indian Reservation characterize this late-1960s landscape, defined by seasonal water sources and expansive range. Big Rock Coulee and Little Rock Coulee wind through the terrain, punctuated by vital water points like Dead Indian Spring and Coyote Springs. The presence of a Pumping Sta and scattered Gravel Pits reflects the minimal but essential industrial infrastructure required to support operations in this high-plains environment. Significant topographic features like Dripping Hole Spring and the East Fork provide a glimpse into the natural hydration network that historically dictated movement across these northern Montana grasslands. This map captures a moment when the land remained largely open, marked primarily by section lines and the natural contours of the coulees.